LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Cellular Therapies Administrative Assistant in Gainesville, FL. This position is an excellent opportunity for learning and growth. It will offer challenging projects in addition to routine daily tasks, all of which will need to be accomplished with an equal attitude of importance and timeliness. Set in a fast-paced executive office environment, this position is part of a small team of support staff who share overall administrative duties while also working independently in specialized roles.

The Cellular Therapies Administrative Assistant role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their skills and knowledge of business and not-for-profit organizations.

Our Benefits

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days

- Medical premium discount based on rate of pay

- Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability

- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth

- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees

- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period

- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered

- Access to wages prior to pay day

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Act as a liaison between the Director of Cellular Therapies and other executives as well as other managers/departments
- Handle internal and external communication on behalf of the Director of Cellular Therapies and maintain and organize their calendar, meetings and travel schedules
- Process and track expense reports and reimbursements
- May manage and implement special projects, as assigned
- Provide support for quarterly Board of Directors meetings and Committee meetings
- Prepare and assemble reports, documents and other publications, as appropriate

Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree required
- Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
- Proven leadership skills and self-confidence
- Analytic and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work with travel logistics, scheduling and meeting management
- Presentation and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Professional office experience (internships will be considered) preferred
- Extensive project management experience, including: organizational skills, ability to prioritize, coordinate with others and meet deadlines preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

This is a full time position. Starting salary range is $17.50 - $19.25 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.